Alimetrix - Clinical Laboratory Technician
Alimetrix - Clinical Laboratory Technician
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Job Description
Position: Clinical Laboratory Technician
Employment Type:
- Full-time 40 hours/week (Monday Friday 9:30AM 6:00PM)
Summary
Alimetrix Inc. is a CLIA/CAP accredited molecular diagnostic laboratory located on the campus of the HudsonAlpha Institute for Biotechnology in one of the worlds leading science and technology parks (Cummings Research Park Huntsville AL). We provide clinicians with relevant and actionable data using best-in-class diagnostic assays to positively affect patient outcomes. We exist to actively reduce patient suffering provide state of the art diagnostic tools deliver education and communicate about proactively improving health. We are currently looking for a full-time laboratory or medical technician to work in our clinical laboratories.
Responsibilities
- Perform routine clinical and occasional R&D testing using validated methods and procedures
- Process human specimens such as urine saliva blood and other body fluids under BSL-2 conditions
- Perform nucleic acid extraction purification PCR amplification and microarray hybridization of clinical specimens
- Perform serological tests using immunoassays on clinical specimens
- Carefully follow clinical procedures and instructions without deviation
- Prepare reagents and solutions following standard laboratory formulas and procedures
- Perform simple and formulized calculations for each reagent preparation
- Adhere to all documentation labeling and quality control requirements
- Complete quality control testing of all materials before use in the clinical laboratory
- Operate with the safety of themselves co-workers and patients in mind
- Use sterile technique for all sample manipulations
- Adhere to all safety precautions and proper use of personal protective equipment
- Contribute to the cleanliness and organization of the laboratory
- Perform routine calibrations and maintenance on equipment
- Clean and sanitize laboratory equipment and surfaces
- Maintain laboratory supplies and participate in bi-weekly inventory assessment
- Assure all processes meet quality control standards
- Adhere to all quality standards established by Alimetrix for CAP compliance
- Ability to troubleshoot minor issues and seek supervisory assistance as needed
- Report any abnormalities found in test procedures and results
- Safeguards the confidentiality of all patient information
- Must take yearly HIPPA training course and abide by all HIPPA regulations
Qualifications
- Laboratory Experience
- Clinical sample manipulation
- Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) amplification
- Pipetting
- Sterile technique
- Basic computer skills (MS Word and MS Excel)
- Mental Skills
- Demonstrate attention to detail
- Focus on the task at hand
- Work efficiently in a high throughput environment
- Prepare clear concise reports and communicate effectively
- Read and interpret technical procedures and regulatory standards
- Work as a team member
- Physical Demands
- Must be able to stand or sit for long periods of time
- Must have manual dexterity to operate computers pipettes equipment monitors etc.
- Repetitive use of hands and fingers to grasp
- Occasional stoop reach and kneel motions
- Ability to see small minute items and distinguish colors
Education
- At minimum an associate degree in a chemical science biological science or medical laboratory technology from an accredited institution or equivalent laboratory training and experience.
It is the policy of Alimetrix in accordance with all applicable laws to recruit hire train and promote persons in all job titles without regard to race color religion sex age national origin disability genetic information sexual orientation veteran status or any other basis prohibited by applicable law.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
